The Bruins slid in just ahead of the June 29, 5:00 p.m. qualifying‑offer deadline, releasing their list of players who received tenders under the league’s updated salary structure. Under the new CBA framework, no qualifying offer can dip below $850,000, now the NHL’s minimum salary — an important baseline. Qualifying offers remain active until JulyContinue reading “Bruins Make Qualifying Offers”
Category Archives: Cap Related
Buyout Period Set to Open in the NHL
The NHL’s annual buyout window is set to open next week, and the calendar hinges on the Stanley Cup Final. With a Game 6 officially guaranteed, the buyout period is on track to begin Tuesday, June 16. If the series extends the distance, a Game 7 would push the opening to Friday, June 19. WhenContinue reading “Buyout Period Set to Open in the NHL”
Dissecting the Bruins Cap For 2025-26 and Beyond
The Boston Bruins have officially unveiled their opening night lineup for the 2025–26 NHL season. Love it or loathe it, the debates can rage on in the chat forums. For now, let’s focus on what this roster means for the salary cap—both in the short term and down the road. To start, this year’s NHLContinue reading “Dissecting the Bruins Cap For 2025-26 and Beyond”
Bruins Tender Qualifying Offers
The NHL Entry Draft, where the Bruins performed well, has concluded. Free Agency begins on Tuesday. In between, teams faced a Monday 5:00 PM deadline to submit qualifying offers to their restricted free agents to retain negotiating rights beyond July 1. The Bruins had already signed Mason Lohrei to an extension, on Sunday announced MaratContinue reading “Bruins Tender Qualifying Offers”
Sweeney Continues to Get Business Completed Ahead of Free Agency
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney is staying busy ahead of Tuesday’s noon kickoff for free agency, securing new deals for Henri Jokiharju, John Beecher, and Michael DiPietro as part of the team’s internal preparations. Jokiharju has inked a three-year deal worth $9 million, carrying a $3 million average annual value (AAV). That figure marksContinue reading “Sweeney Continues to Get Business Completed Ahead of Free Agency”
Bruins Sign Morgan Geekie to a 6-Year Extension
Late Sunday night, the Boston Bruins revealed they’ve inked a six-year contract extension with Morgan Geekie worth $33 million. The agreement comes with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.5 million. The deal breaks down as follows: Season Salary Signing Bonus Clauses 2025-2026 $5,250,000 $2,250,000 – 2026-2027 $6,500,000 $2,500,000 NTC 2027-2028 $6,500,000 $2,000,000 17 teamContinue reading “Bruins Sign Morgan Geekie to a 6-Year Extension”
Key Offseason Dates for the NHL
May 5 – NHL Draft Lottery May 9-25 – IIHF Men’s World Championship (Stockholm, Sweden & Herning, Denmark) May 22-June 1 – 2025 CHL Memorial Cup (Sun Life Financial Coliseum, Rimouski, QC) June 1-7 – 2025 NHL Scouting Combine (LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo, N.Y.) June 15* – Deadline for first club-elected salary arbitration notification (5 p.m.Continue reading “Key Offseason Dates for the NHL”
Let the Retool Begin
The Boston Bruins endured a season that will likely be remembered for all the wrong reasons by ownership, management, players, and fans alike. Several factors contributed to the team’s struggles: the Jeremy Swayman contract dispute, a lack of preparation among players and coaches heading into training camp, a midseason coaching change, injuries to key defensemen,Continue reading “Let the Retool Begin”
Bruins Sign Mark Kastelic to a Three-Year Extension
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Friday January 3, 2025 that the team has signed Mark Kastelic to a 3-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.567 million. Kastelic was acquired in the offseason along with Joonas Korpisalo and a first-round pick that became Dean Letourneau from the Ottawa Senators inContinue reading “Bruins Sign Mark Kastelic to a Three-Year Extension”
Bruins Waive Tufte, But What’s Next?
The Boston Bruins put Riley Tufte on waivers on Friday, which was expected. This was discussed on both podcasts last week, and I anticipated this move before their game against the Dallas Stars. It’s done now, and that’s what matters. But what’s next? It does not matter if Tufte is claimed or if he clearsContinue reading “Bruins Waive Tufte, But What’s Next?”